Dubai's real estate market has maintained strong momentum at the start of 2025, achieving property sales worth Dh51.1 billion in February—a 39.91% increase compared to the same period last year.

According to a market update from fäm Properties, February recorded 16,099 transactions, reflecting a 35.5% rise in volume compared to February 2024, making it one of the strongest months on record.

Data from DXBinteract highlights a significant surge in villa sales, reaching Dh18.8 billion, nearly doubling with a 99.7% increase to 3,679 units sold. Plot sales also saw remarkable growth, jumping 74.7% to Dh9.6 billion across 608 transactions. Meanwhile, apartment sales remained strong at Dh21.4 billion, a 21.3% rise, with 11,364 units sold. Commercial property transactions totaled Dh1.2 billion, marking a 40.1% increase, while the average price per square foot climbed 3.4% to Dh1,551.

Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, emphasized that this data underscores the resilience and consistent growth of Dubai's real estate sector. He reaffirmed the city’s position as a secure investment destination, attracting local, regional, and international investors.

Over the past five years, Dubai's February property sales have skyrocketed by 449%, surging from Dh9.3 billion in 2020 to Dh51.1 billion in 2025. The most expensive property sold last month was a luxury villa in Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, fetching Dh140 million, while a high-end apartment in The Rings - 1 at Jumeirah Second was sold for Dh116 million.

New developments continued to dominate the market, with first sales comprising 66% of total transactions by volume and 62% by value. Properties priced above Dh5 million represented 9% of total sales, while the Dh1-2 million range accounted for 31%, and 25% of sales were below Dh1 million.

Ray Verma, a luxury broker at Eden Realty UAE, noted that Dubai property prices surged 27% year-on-year as of January 2025, with villa prices rising 31.2% and apartments also seeing substantial gains. This increase has outpaced property price growth in major global cities such as London, Paris, and Madrid.

The market’s dynamism is further reflected in recent transactions, with Dubai’s real estate sector recording $4.9 billion in deals in just the past week, showcasing strong investor interest in high-value properties.